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A Deed of Death offers a detailed biography of William Desmond Taylor, an Anglo‑Irish actor turned Paramount director who was murdered in 1922. The book examines the investigative process, identifies possible suspects—including Taylor’s secretary, a black cook, and two silent‑era screen stars—and argues that the killer was likely a contract murderer. It also provides context on Hollywood’s silent era, the prevalence of drug use after World War I, and the broader film industry of the time.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Robert Giroux
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